Jorge De Leon | Relief Pitcher

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Cubs signed RHP Jorge De Leon to a minor league contract.

De Leon had spent the first five seasons of his professional career in the Astros organization. The 27-year-old posted a 3.01 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 61/32 K/BB ratio over 68 2/3 innings between Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2014. Jan 10 - 12:20 PM

De Leon was designated for assignment last week to make room on the Athletics' 40-man roster. The 27-year-old reached the majors with the Astros in 2014 and should catch on somewhere as bullpen depth. Wed, Dec 17, 2014 08:46:00 PM

Athletics designated RHP Jorge De Leon for assignment.

Oakland needed to clear room on its 40-man roster after acquiring four players in Tuesday's Jeff Samardzija trade. De Leon was claimed off waivers from the Astros in October. He allowed four earned runs in 7 1/3 innings of relief this past season in Houston. Tue, Dec 9, 2014 01:09:00 PM

Athletics claimed RHP Jorge De Leon off waivers from the Astros.

De Leon allowed four earned runs in 7 1/3 innings of relief this season out of the Houston bullpen. He's doubtful to get a legitimate look with Oakland. Thu, Oct 9, 2014 03:40:00 PM